Hawaii | _ | | _ | | | This island is home to nearly three-quarters of the state's residents who predominantly reside in the modern capital city of Honolulu and closeby beach resort town of Waikki. Visit the quiet and enchanting island with offerings of state parks, ancient stone temples, and Diamond Head landmark. Marvel in the 100,000 year old hardened mass of volcanic ash known to be the home of Pele the fire goddess. Let the 139 choices of beaches entrance you into their waters and experience the Polynesian culture. Make travel arrangements and visit what is known as "the gathering place". | | | _ | | _ | | | With a landscape of winding rivers, silvery waterfalls, vibrant flowers and succulent papaya trees, it's also believed this "Garden Isle" is Hawaii's most beautiful. Countless film makers and artists who have found their vision of paradise here would likely agree! From the scalloped cliffs and valleys along the Na Pali Coast, setting of the movie "South Pacific," to breathtaking Waimea Canyon, this island was dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by Mark Twain. The scenery on Kauai is an easy island to explore with almost everything within a two hour drive. | | | _ | | _ | | | If you could look into the minds of people all over the world for their ideal vacation destination, what you would see is a picture of the Island of Hawaii. With a perfect climate and stunning beauty at every turn, it is the archetype of paradise. Its carefree sunny days, endless beaches, tropical rain forests, the dramatic allure of active volcanoes, and romantic blue lagoons are the essence of day dreams all over the world. The Island of Hawaii is commonly referred to as "The Big Island" to help differentiate it from the state of Hawaii. Reflecting the island's natural diversity, Hawaii's population is a mix of individual cultures interacting while still retaining their own unique qualities. | | | _ | | _ | | | Legend has it that long ago the demigod Maui climbed to the top of Haleakala Crater where he lassoed the sun and held it captive until it promised to slow down its passage over the Hawaiian Islands. Today, thanks to Maui, biking to Haleakala's summit for soul-stirring sunrises and sunsets is just one of the enchanting activities to enjoy on this "Magic Isle." With the fantastic lunar landscape of Haleakala, the lushness of the Lao Valley, rainbows that burst across the sky and romantic palm-fringed beach coves, Maui casts its spell in many ways. | | | _ | | _ | | | The busiest of the Hawaiian Islands, Oahu has plenty to offer visitors. Honolulu, Hawaii's capital, is the largest city and home to such attractions as Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and plenty of shopping. Those visitors looking for seclusion from bustling Honolulu may choose to head to the Waianae Coast where the surfing waves are fantastic or to the Windward Coast on the east side of the island where the white sand beaches are the perfect spot to relax. Whatever you want, you are sure to find it on Oahu. | | | | | | |
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